Afternoon tea is about far more than simply enjoying something to eat. It is an opportunity to slow down, spend quality time with friends and family, and enjoy beautifully prepared food without feeling rushed. At Maggie’s Place in Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire, we’ve carefully designed our afternoon tea experience to combine traditional favourites with locally inspired flavours, premium ingredients and a relaxed four-hour sitting that allows you to savour every moment.
Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, anniversary, catching up with friends or simply treating yourself, our afternoon tea has been created to provide an experience that feels welcoming, generous and memorable from the first bite to the last sip.
A Relaxed Four-Hour Afternoon Tea Experience
Unlike many venues where tables are booked for just an hour or two, every afternoon tea reservation at Maggie’s Place includes a full four-hour sitting. We believe good conversation should never be interrupted by a clock, allowing you to unwind, chat and enjoy your surroundings at your own pace.
Throughout your visit, you’ll also enjoy unlimited refills of our carefully selected Assam Broken Orange Pekoe Tea, ensuring your teapot never stays empty for long. At the end of your afternoon, you can finish your experience with your choice of speciality tea or freshly prepared coffee.
Tier One – Savoury Sandwich Bites
We begin with a selection of miniature gourmet sandwich bites that showcase a variety of flavours, textures and locally inspired ingredients. Rather than offering standard sandwiches, we’ve created elegant bite-sized portions that allow you to sample different combinations throughout your afternoon.
Each guest chooses two delicious combinations from our carefully prepared selection.
Our Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese served on traditional Ledbury Loaf offers a classic afternoon tea favourite, combining rich smoked salmon with smooth cream cheese for a beautifully balanced bite.
For those who enjoy traditional British flavours, our Ham & Piccalilli on Ledbury Loaf delivers a wonderful contrast between tender ham and the sharp, tangy character of piccalilli.
If you’re looking for something heartier, the Beef, Red Leicester & Caramelised Onion Marmalade on Malthouse Granary Loaf combines rich beef with mature cheese and the gentle sweetness of caramelised onion for a wonderfully satisfying savoury option.
Our Turkey, Chilli Jam & Organic Salad Leaves on Malthouse Granary Loaf offers a lighter choice with just enough warmth from the chilli jam to complement the tender turkey perfectly.
Cheese lovers often enjoy the Black Bomber Cheese & Apple Brandy Cider Chutney served on Malthouse Granary Loaf. The mature cheese pairs beautifully with the fruity sweetness of the chutney, creating a delicious combination of sweet and savoury.
For something a little different, our Blue Cheese & Herefordshire Honey on Ledbury Loaf balances the bold richness of blue cheese with locally inspired honey, creating a flavour combination that is surprisingly delicate and incredibly moreish.
Guests requiring gluten-free options needn’t miss out either, as all of our sandwich bites can be prepared using multigrain gluten-free bread.
Tier Two – Freshly Served Light Bites
The second tier continues with one of the most recognisable parts of any traditional afternoon tea.
Guests may choose between our plain or fruit scones, with two beautifully crumbly gluten-free scones served open-faced alongside a selection of homemade seasonal jams. Each jam changes throughout the year whenever possible, allowing us to showcase fresh seasonal produce and different flavours across the seasons.
Alternatively, you may prefer our wonderfully light dairy-free buttered croissant. Served warm and fluffy with the same homemade seasonal jams, it provides a slightly lighter alternative while still delivering plenty of indulgence.
Whichever option you choose, it is accompanied by a generous serving of fresh seasonal fruit that adds colour, freshness and natural sweetness to the middle course.
Tier Three – Sweet Treats
No afternoon tea would be complete without something sweet, and our final tier has been created for anyone who enjoys finishing their meal with a little indulgence.
Chocolate lovers will appreciate our Chocolate Heaven selection, featuring a trio of luxury truffles accompanied by indulgent chocolate macaroons. Rich, smooth and beautifully presented, it’s the perfect finale for anyone with a sweet tooth.
Alongside this sits our Sweet Fancies selection. These delightful bite-sized gluten-free bakes include favourites such as lemon drizzle cake, Victoria sponge and Bakewell tart, offering a variety of traditional flavours in elegant miniature portions.
Together they provide a wonderful balance of chocolate, fruit and classic British baking, ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Unlimited Tea Throughout Your Visit
Tea has always been at the heart of the afternoon tea tradition, which is why every booking at Maggie’s Place includes unlimited refills of Assam Broken Orange Pekoe Tea throughout your four-hour sitting.
Known for its rich, full-bodied flavour and smooth finish, Assam tea pairs wonderfully with both savoury and sweet courses. Whether you’re enjoying your first pot or your fourth, our team will happily keep your teapot topped up throughout your visit.
To round off your afternoon, you’re also invited to choose a speciality tea or freshly prepared coffee before you leave.
Optional Upgrades
If you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply want to make your afternoon even more memorable, optional upgrades are also available. These allow you to personalise your experience and add those extra finishing touches that make celebrations feel even more special.
Our team will be happy to explain the available upgrades when booking your table.
A Traditional Afternoon Tea with a Relaxed Modern Twist
At Maggie’s Place in Ross-on-Wye Herefordshire, we’ve taken everything people love about traditional afternoon tea and combined it with generous table times, carefully selected ingredients and a welcoming atmosphere where conversation is encouraged to linger.
From locally inspired savoury bites and homemade seasonal jams to luxury chocolates, freshly baked treats and endless pots of tea, every element has been chosen to create an afternoon that’s as enjoyable as the company you share it with.
If you’re looking for an afternoon tea experience in Ross-on-Wye that offers exceptional value, quality ingredients and plenty of time to relax, we’d love to welcome you to Maggie’s Place.
